Writing
I have a lot of thoughts that I want to be able to save. I have a hard time putting them down on paper because the words do not flow as freely from my brain to my hands. I worry about the correct words, spelling, punctuation, etc. When I think, I do not have to worry about that. Writing is also slower than thinking and by the time I get my thoughts out, I have trouble remembering what I was trying to write. . I also try to edit as I write or type. As I write this, I am doing it with my eyes closed so I will not get distracted. I had to go back and edit the spelling and grammar. I also don’t have a large vocabulary, my spelling is bad, and my grammar is poor. I want to improve this to help my communication at work and with others. I would like to write some of my ideas and thought down as legacy for my family so when I am gone, dead, they will have some way to read my memories and to remember me. As I get older, I am well aware that I forget many things. I don’t recall conversations, vacations, dates and the like. I also notice when I think, I have emotions, and images and references and links to other thoughts that don’t translate into words. On paper, I have to add additional words to describe what is in my head. I also find that I
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I have been listening to Rob Lowe’s book “Love Life”, a lot of it is going to be applicable to me in a few years when the kids grow up and leave the house. I have also listened to Mark Twain’s autobiography, not the best, as the first part is about how it was written and not the content itself. However, one notable item is his style of writing as the thoughts come to him and not in chronological order. If I were to write my own autobiography, I would do the same, I now it would be boring for a reader to follow my life in order, and would probably not be of much interest of anyone
You used to think the philosophy 'you only live one' is the most ridiculous excuse for justifying everything you've ever heard of - if you're meant to be reckless and live as fast as you can, 'there's a million and one ways to die' sounds much nicer. Explore them. Investigate them. Enjoy them. Cherish everyone of them, especially that split second between when you lean back in your chair and it hangs midway in air so close the the ground that the only thing you can think of is 'that is it.'
Strutting through the familiar, gate worn by time, I spread my arms, taking in the saccharine aroma of the fresh grass. The remaining glimmers of the sun glisten on every blade that peeks through the moist soil, composing a sea of sparkling beauty, only comparable to a poem. The meadow is breathtaking this evening, as the sun sets behind the trees in the distance, leaving a glow of pinks, peaches, ambers, and crimsons behind as if a bowl of fruit had exploded in the sky.
“Anything that can help us find out who did this.” I said, examining the crime scene. I walked towards what used to be the glass case that held the crown, but was now a useless, shattered cube.
I always have something to write about I never get stuck on a thought or an idea. I am a free writer wat ever comes on my mind I write it down. As I mentioned how I used to read all those books I always thought of the process of how long it toke to write something like that whether it was a book, magazine or even an article. With that inspired me to start writing more and see if I can actually put my own thoughts on a paper, and maybe one day I can write my own book. Although I have the ability to write as I please I do have my struggles of organizing my thoughts, and the paper I am writing. Sometimes I can be on a thought and stay with it until I can’t find other words to replace or think of something else. At most part I can fill out a paper no matter how long is it but the problem is my thoughts all are over the map, but I am working on that with my professors, and my previous classes and hopefully in the future I can write a paper with a cleared mind and know that I can write without having to worry about the organizing or the fact that my thoughts are not in there right places. Gladly I saw more improvement on my drafting lately and I am just pleased with
One of my biggest weaknesses is my inability to transfer my thoughts to paper. I truly enjoy discussing pieces of literature, as well as debating on numerous subjects; but I have always found it difficult to stop overthinking how I am writing, and focus more on what I am writing. My writing has always been affected by my attention to word choice and sentence structuring. While this may seem like a positive habit, I find it impedes my thought process. I focus so much and for such a long time on one word that I often forget what my next thought was going to be. Timed writing assignments have also been a struggle for me. I have found that when I am being timed, I am struck with a horrible case of writers block. This usually causes my first draft to be completely unrelated to the original question, or heavily laden with mistakes; after my horrible first draft, I always think of the perfect response to whatever question I am asked, but by that time I only have minutes left on the clock, and my great response is often left unfinished or clearly rushed . My grammar and spelling has also been a challenge for me. Since English is my second language spelling has always been an obstacle. I have taken steps to diminish these obstacles, such as tutoring and language classes, but I still find my skills
He heard a cracking noise and looked up and jumped backwards as two people fell out of the tree. It was his good friends Hearth and Blitz, Blitz looked a bit more clean shaven and Hearth looked the same. “Hey, kid,” Blitz grinned then winced slightly, “Ouch, I think I might’ve broken my arm,” he muttered. Magnus kneeled down and said.
Writing is a gateway that links the abstract to reality. It is the non-confidential confessor to our innermost thoughts. This art and science is an outlet for our emotions. Sometimes where our hands and thoughts are very cooperative, it is easy to write things down. Unfortunately, there are trying times when nothing at all that can persuade or coax this intricate relationship into working. The frustration that arises from not being to get past the first few words makes it essential to learn a few techniques to bridge you from one sentence to the other. An effective technique I have come across is the brain dump (Janet, 2016). It involves putting down the ideas in your head. Any thought on your subject is written down, whether it is complete or just a hanging idea. This tool facilitates me to realize mental clarity by picking and eliminating non-essential thoughts. I list down mental clutter on paper and this frees up some thinking space (Janet, 2016). Mental clutter is the thoughts in our head that arise from all the external stimuli that eat away at our concentration (Langan, 2013). After writing down these thoughts, I pick out the most
“It most certainly is not,” retorted Phillie. “Freddie is that terrible man from those awful movies made years ago. The man who would attack children in their sleep.”
For as long as I can remember I have been an avid talker so for me it is effortless when conveying a clear thought while speaking, yet trying to transfer my thoughts into writing has proven to be difficult. While coming
As a student. I felt very uneasy before reading it knowing that the level of difficulty would be unimaginable. Though, within the “prequel,” I was already mesmerized by the beautiful writing and kept me captive. Read with an open mind! This Fleeting World also encourages and sets up a wide variety of debates and thought experiments. Which if read within a group of students would be very lively. Thus, audience is meant for those willing to learn big things in little time. Also adding graphics of maps, illustrations of tools and quotes that become more and more relevant the more is read. It’s even better to be able to read the chapter, look at the pictures and not be left with any questions visually. A great summer read for many. A piece made
Since the first time I picked up a pencil and a piece of paper I have been taught how things ought to be done. Dot your i’s and cross your t’s, check your spelling, and do not forget the period at the end of each of your sentences. Writing shows you understand how to fit together facts and bits of information, but when does the real test of knowledge finally come into play? Your writing must express you, while still managing to cover all the appropriate content. All those years ago I wish I would have had someone to teach me that writing could be enjoyable; but for me, it is just another task that must be completed (and a difficult task at that). Writing has always been challenging; a job in other words, which takes time to learn, and despite its best efforts, has attempted to push me to grow.
If it weren’t impossible, I’d give my two weeks’ notice. Why would I want to quit? Well, I am sure you have thoughts about leaving, when the days are ragging on and it is tough at work, me too. Some of family members don’t work, and I am 57 years old, they younger. Most of my friends have the summer off, I can’t socialize with my friends therefore, just doesn't seem fair. However, here is my dilemma, my writing ideas start to flow at night, and I don’t want stop, I am enjoying the experience, till start falling sleep in my chair, then climb into my bed, another thought popped into my head, and I have to write down, when finally fall to sleep just before my alarm goes off in the morning, I am exhausted, therefore my body is talking back with
Writing in college is often a huge transition for incoming freshman that do not have a very good writing background. I came from a high school where education was not taken very seriously, and the teachers did not take pride in their teaching. My grammar and punctuation skills were weak, and the whole thought of writing a four to six page essay was a very stressful thought. At the beginning of the semester I had already learned more in writing then what I had learned in my whole four years of high school. I have passed essays two and three and have started to see my writing skills progress as the semester goes on. The progress I have made throughout the semester is why I feel I should pass this course. I have learned proper grammar, developing paragraphs, and my incorporation of sources has improved to back up my writing.
In the first two days, I am not accustomed to record my thought and always forgot to write down my idea in the notebook. At night, I recalled what happened in that day and then write down my ideas. After two days, I had grown accustomed to written down my thought when the thought spark me, I found it is a good way to record my idea and remind me to do something. When I checked my notebook, I find I have many ideas every day, but I didn’t notice before. I think it is a good way to recall your thought and help you improve your some unrealistic thought.
All throughout my years of schooling, I’ve had just about, one paper that was about one page long, due every year. My papers never had to be more than one page in length. Therefore, I did not have to do much writing or do many essays. Surely not enough to remember any of the assignments. Writing has never been something I enjoyed doing, so I never bothered to many any memories of my writing experiences. I did not think it was necessary to remember any of them since I only had to do them to get a grade. The only writing experience I remember was the first assignment I had in this English 100 class about a writing experience. All week long, I sat there thinking about what to write about, but nothing came to mind as a topic. Then, one thing came to mind, but it was so very vague, I could not write the length that was needed for the assignment. I could only think of a few sentences to write for it. After sitting for a few moments longer, I thought, how about I write about how difficult it was for me to write this essay before it was due.